Effectiveness of the Comprehensive Metabolic Therapy (CoMeT) programme on anthropometric, metabolic and body composition in adults with obesity: A pilot pre-post study
https://doi.org/10.15605/jafes.041.S1
- Author:
Amie Anne Augustine
1
;
Md Syazwan Md Amin
1
Author Information
1. Endocrine Unit, Medical Department Hospital Putrajaya
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Body Composition;
Adult;
Obesity
- From:
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies
2026;41(S1):10-
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction:Obesity is a complex metabolic condition associated with significant cardiometabolic risks. The Comprehensive Metabolic
Therapy (CoMeT) programme is a multidisciplinary intervention designed to address these risks through integrated
medical management, physiotherapy, and dietary counseling. This pilot study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the
CoMeT programme on anthropometric, metabolic, and body composition parameters in adults with obesity.
Methodology:We conducted a pilot pre–post study involving 11 adults with obesity (BMI ≥27.5 kg/m²) enrolled in the CoMeT programme
at Hospital Putrajaya. Assessments at baseline and post-intervention included anthropometric measures (weight, BMI,
waist circumference), metabolic parameters (hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]), and body composition (skeletal muscle mass
[SMM], body fat percentage) using InBody 970 bioelectrical impedance analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 29.0.
Results:The mean age was 38.5 ± 8.9 years, with baseline weight 134.7 ± 20.9 kg and BMI 49.8 ± 9.0 kg/m². Three participants
defaulted follow-up, leaving eight for post-intervention analysis. The mean weight reduction was 2.1 ± 6.4 kg (1.6 ±
5.0%). Notably, the greatest reduction (−12.5%) occurred in a participant with high adherence to both the dietary and
physiotherapy components of the intervention. Participants receiving GLP-1 receptor agonists (oral semaglutide) also
demonstrated weight reduction (mean −2.5 kg). Conversely, weight gain was observed in some participants despite diet
modifications, potentially due to low physiotherapy attendance or baseline metabolic factors. HbA1c improved modestly
(−0.19 ± 0.29%). Body composition changes were minimal, with slight reductions in body fat percentage (−0.13 ± 1.2%) and
SMM (−0.49 ± 1.88 kg).
Conclusion:The CoMeT programme shows promising early-stage effectiveness in improving anthropometric and metabolic outcomes
with the greatest benefits observed in patients achieving high multidisciplinary adherence and adjunct pharmacotherapy.
These findings highlight the potential of a multidisciplinary approach in managing high-grade obesity and emphasize
the need for larger-scale studies to further validate these outcomes and optimize targeted lifestyle and therapeutic
interventions
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